Bhubaneswar: Induction Training has been organised for Post Graduate Teachers (PGTs) appointed in Government Higher Secondary Schools and Government Upgraded Higher Secondary Schools under the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Department of School and Mass Education, Government of Odisha. The 10th phase of the training programme is being conducted at IMAGE, Siripur, Bhubaneswar, with the participation of around 104 PGT teachers from various subjects.
The inaugural session was attended by Jugaleswari Dash, Director, Directorate of Secondary Education; Niyati Pattnaik, Director, Directorate of Higher Secondary Education; Sasmita Mali and Snigdha Mishra, Joint Directors; and C. H. Vijayalakshmi, Deputy Director of the Directorate, among others.
On the occasion, the Director of Secondary Education stated that PGT teachers are an important component of the higher secondary education system. Such training programmes are essential to make teaching methods more qualitative, student-centric and effective. She expressed that by adopting new teaching techniques and modern pedagogical practices, teachers can contribute more effectively to the academic competence and overall development of students. Similarly, the Director of Higher Secondary Education emphasised that professional development of teachers is the foundation for improving the quality of education. She stated that the five-day training workshop would also familiarise teachers with their administrative responsibilities.
Joint Director Sasmita Mali delivered the welcome address and briefly outlined the objectives and purpose of the five-day training programme. Joint Director Snigdha Mishra proposed the vote of thanks, while Deputy Director C. H. Vijayalakshmi coordinated the programme. Appointment letters were issued to around 1,211 PGTs through the Nijukti Mela. These teachers have been receiving training in different phases in Bhubaneswar. With the completion of the 10th phase, more than 1,200 PGT teachers have undergone the training programme.
